Animal Husbandry WAEC

The vector that transmits trypanosomiasis is?

A. roundworm
B. tapeworm
C. tsetse fly
D. whitefly

Correct Answer: Option C

C. tsetse fly

Explanation

The tsetse fly (genus Glossina) is a large, brown, biting fly that serves as both a host and vector for the trypanosome parasites.

 

 

 

 

The diagram above is a picture of a matured Tsetse fly

 

 

The diagram represents a complete life cycle of Tsetse fly

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